Inclusion officer

Job Description

Title: Inclusion officer

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 18 to 40 years

Location: Kurigram

Salary: Tk. 35000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 23 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s in any discipline. Major in Gender & Development studies will give preferences.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 40 years
∎ • Both males and females are allowed to apply.
∎ • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in social inclusion, gender mainstreaming, or community development projects.
∎ • Strong understanding of social inclusion frameworks and practices.
∎ • Proven experience in designing and implementing inclusion-focused programs.
∎ • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
∎ • Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation related to inclusion.
∎ • Fluency in English and the local language.
∎ • Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote rural areas.
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 408 upazilas under 53 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.
∎ The Inclusion Officer will ensure that ESDO’s Agriculture & Climate Project adopts inclusive approaches that address the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups. This role involves promoting gender equity, social inclusion, and equitable participation of all community members in project activities. The Inclusion Officer will work closely with stakeholders to identify barriers and develop strategies to foster an inclusive environment.
∎ ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Inclusion Strategy Development:
∎ • Develop and implement a gender and social inclusion strategy for the Agriculture & Climate Project.
∎ • Identify barriers to participation for marginalized groups and recommend solutions.
∎ • Ensure project activities align with global and national standards on social inclusion and equity.
∎ Community Engagement and Advocacy:
∎ • Work with community leaders to promote the active participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
∎ • Facilitate discussions and awareness sessions on the importance of inclusivity and equitable resource access.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ • Train project staff and community members on gender sensitivity, inclusivity, and anti-discrimination practices.
∎ • Develop materials and tools to raise awareness about inclusion within the project scope.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ • Develop indicators to track inclusion-related outcomes and ensure alignment with project objectives.
∎ • Monitor the impact of inclusion activities and prepare reports highlighting progress and areas for improvement.
∎ • Document success stories and lessons learned to share with stakeholders.
∎ Collaboration and Networking:
∎ • Partner with local organizations, government agencies, and NGOs working on gender and social inclusion.
∎ • Represent ESDO in forums and workshops focused on inclusion and equity.
∎ Policy and Compliance:
∎ • Ensure all project activities comply with organizational and donor policies on gender and social inclusion.
∎ • Advocate for inclusive policies and practices at the community and institutional levels.
∎ Educational Requirements
∎ • Master’s in any discipline. Major in Gender & Development studies will give preferences.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Kurigram

Job Highlights:
∎ This role involves promoting gender equity, social inclusion, and equitable participation of all community members in project activities. The Inclusion Officer will work closely with stakeholders to identify barriers and develop strategies to foster an inclusive environment.

Read Before Apply:

ESDO does not tolerate any child & youth abuse. So, if you have any history of child & youth abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So if you have any history of gender abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any kind of extremism/terrorism. So if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So if you have any history of corruption in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO has a Safeguarding & PSEAH policy to protect its employees and beneficiaries and any kind of discrimination, harassment, and abuse falls under ESDO “ZERO TOLERANCE” Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the PSEAH, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender policy of ESDO.

Equal opportunity, promoting women & children rights is mandate of ESDO.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume with cover letter along with recent Passport size Photo, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates, NID card /Citizenship certificate including two references. Applications should reach within 31/12/2024 by post or Currier or hand to hand delivery to: Head of HR, ESDO, Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100, Bangladesh or apply online through ESDO career portal https://career.esdo.net.bd/
∎ Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview.
∎ Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Company Information:
∎ Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Address::
∎ Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development